West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Public four-year college in Beckley, WV that costs an average of $14,942 a year after financial aid, admits 37% of applicants and graduates 30% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$14,942
Acceptance rate
37%
Graduation rate
30%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$62,910

PublicSmall city981 undergraduates

Cost of West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Total cost of attendance (per year)$28,440
Tuition and fees, in-state$8,976
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$22,440
Housing and food (on campus)$12,930
Books and supplies$950
Average net price after aid$14,942

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$15,219
$30,001–48,000$9,671
$48,001–75,000$13,025
$75,001–110,000$14,843
$110,001+$20,706

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with West Virginia University Institute of Technology's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate37%
Average SAT1,033
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)460–570
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)420–550
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)19–23
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate30%
First-year retention62%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$49,787
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$62,910
Rank in West Virginia (earnings)2nd of 19 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$21,146
Typical monthly loan payment$240 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants36%
Students with federal loans25%

Majors and programs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (28)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer Engineering6$80,234$14,713
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing—$77,785$23,076
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering11$77,047$23,249
Chemical Engineering4$73,877$24,800
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering—$73,727$25,624
Mechanical Engineering23$73,357$23,875
Civil Engineering19$68,472$23,507
Accounting and Related Services15$54,731$17,250
Chemistry4$47,805$9,000
Business/Commerce23$45,884$20,580
Mathematics3$44,908$24,402
Security Science and Technology11$44,768$22,839
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas—$43,282$24,133
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities30$43,113$20,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services9$39,841$24,169
Biology39$38,294$18,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections26$38,071—
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies—$37,153$18,750
Psychology32$32,834$20,991
Political Science and Government11$29,041$19,500
Air Transportation4——
Community Organization and Advocacy4——
Computer and Information Sciences6——
Computer Systems Analysis19——
Construction Management14——
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians———
Engineering Technologies/Technicians3——
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies6——

Similar colleges in West Virginia

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Bluefield State UniversityBluefield$11,13097%$45,981
Glenville State UniversityGlenville$10,748—$44,924
West Virginia State UniversityInstitute$13,62496%$43,742
Concord UniversityAthens$9,48493%$45,054
West Liberty UniversityWest Liberty$8,98897%$49,503
Shepherd UniversityShepherdstown$7,94097%$54,833
Fairmont State UniversityFairmont$10,06099%$49,370
Marshall UniversityHuntington$7,34196%$49,444

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About West Virginia University Institute of Technology

TypePublic four-year college
LocationBeckley, WV
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates981
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitewvutech.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is West Virginia University Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?

West Virginia University Institute of Technology admits 37% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students average 1,033 on the SAT.

How much does West Virginia University Institute of Technology cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $28,440 a year (tuition and fees: $8,976 in-state, $22,440 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,942 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $15,219.

How much do West Virginia University Institute of Technology graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $62,910 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 19 similar colleges in West Virginia. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer engineering ($80,234 a year after graduation).

What is West Virginia University Institute of Technology's graduation rate?

30% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 62% of first-year students return for a second year.